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Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic

The Ocean · 2020

51 min · 8 tracks · post-metal

A breathtaking sonic journey through geological epochs, blending atmospheric post-metal with intricate musicianship.

Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic is an album by The Ocean, released in 2020. A breathtaking sonic journey through geological epochs, blending atmospheric post-metal with intricate musicianship. This album has been critically acclaimed, with many reviewers noting its complex arrangements and thematic cohesion. It debuted strongly in various charts across Europe and solidified The Ocean's position as innovators in the post-metal scene, influencing subsequent artists with its blend of heavy instrumentation and conceptual storytelling. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic sound like?

A breathtaking sonic journey through geological epochs, blending atmospheric post-metal with intricate musicianship. Rooted in post-metal.

What makes Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic by The Ocean notable?

This album has been critically acclaimed, with many reviewers noting its complex arrangements and thematic cohesion. It debuted strongly in various charts across Europe and solidified The Ocean's position as innovators in the post-metal scene, influencing subsequent artists with its blend of heavy instrumentation and conceptual storytelling. Released on September 25, 2020, 'Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic' is The Ocean's follow-up to their 2018 album 'Phanerozoic I: Paleozoic.' This album continues the band’s ambitious project exploring Earth's history through music, showcasing their evolution as a band within the post-metal genre while refining their sound and thematic depth.

How many songs are on Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic?

Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic has 8 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·51:00

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Triassic 8:31
  • 2 Jurassic | Cretaceous Standout 13:24
  • 3 Palaeocene 4:00
  • 4 Eocene 3:57
  • 5 Oligocene 4:00
  • 6 Miocene | Pliocene 4:40
  • 7 Pleistocene Standout 6:40
  • 8 Holocene Standout 5:47

Release Date

September 25, 2020

Genre

post-metal

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Artist Origin

Germany

Runtime

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